as mentioned in medicalnewstoday
Nasal spray flu vaccine 'ineffective and should not be used,' say AAP
Nasal spray flu vaccine 'ineffective and should not be used,' say AAP
The nasal spray flu vaccine is ineffective, and children aged 6 months and older should receive the flu shot during the 2016-2017 season for the best possible protection against influenza.This is the recommendation from the American Academy of Pediatrics, forming part of a new policy statement.Research revealed that the nasal spray flu vaccine offered only 3 percent protection during the 2015-2016 flu season.
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Shot vs. spray? New vaccine guidelines for kids this flu season
Shot vs. spray? New vaccine guidelines for kids this flu season
The nasal spray flu vaccine is ineffective and should not be used in the upcoming flu season, says a leading group of U.S. pediatricians.All children aged 6 months and older should receive a seasonal flu shot during the 2016-17 flu season, according to an updated policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).The statement supports the recommendation by U.S. health officials not to use the nasal spray flu vaccine this coming season.
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Pediatricians update flu vaccine guidelines to remove FluMist
Pediatricians update flu vaccine guidelines to remove FluMist
Story highlights American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a flu shot for everyone 6 months and olderFluMist is not available this year(CNN) With flu season just around the corner, parents face a difficult moment with their kids.The American Academy of Pediatrics updated its annual flu season guidelines today, withdrawing its recommendation of the child-friendly FluMist for this year.The reason?
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